Unfortunately, it is necessary to understand your rights and your options when you advocate for your child. Many school districts lump all special needs children together. It is imperative that you advocate for your child. No one knows him or her better than you.

This book helped to renew my hope, even though I found Verbal Behavior Analysis to be a better method than "traditional" ABA for my child. This is also a nice way to introduce family members and care givers to the topic of Autism. The narrative non-fiction is easy to read and to follow.

Here's a book written by a successful adult who was labelled autistic. It is a tribute to her mother's strength of will.

This may be useful, but not every child will benefit from this program.

This is very helpful when "tried and true" parenting techniques don't work for you and your child.

A good resource for parents with very young children or children with very few skills.

Watching Temple Grandin reminds you that it's OK to be "different".

This book may be useful when you need to advocate for your child.